He's about the biggest trader in the southwest.

I guess he must have some sort of a financial hold on Santa Anna, who is always wantin' money.

Ned, if the time should ever come, don't you forget to use that password." The next night was dark and chilly with gusts of rain.

In the afternoon the Mexican cannonade waned, and at night it ceased entirely.

The Alamo itself, except for a few small lights within the buildings, was kept entirely dark in order that skulking sharpshooters without might not find a target.
Ned was on watch near one of the lower walls about the plaza.